Murmur MD vs MCSAID

Murmur is the premiere physician networking app designed for physicians to share and discuss techniques and cases with fellow doctors to improve patient outcomes. Physicians can search by topic, follow fellow physicians, and read their content at a glance. Murmur posts include noteworthy links, photos, and videos of cases. Customized alerts allow physicians to notify and engage colleagues about complex procedures. Physicians have the ability to direct message colleagues or reply in a thread. Murmur is built by physicians, for physicians.

MCSAID is an educational application dedicated to the topic of mechanical cardiocirculatory support for patients with cardiogenic shock. A basic section introduces the definitions and classifications of cardiogenic shock as well as some of the common devices used for hemodynamic support in unstable patients. There is an algorithm for helping understand the decision process depending on key clinical variables such as cardiac output and PAPI. There are also several weaning and escalation algorithm. A calculator section is available for some common hemodynamic variables used in MCS decision-making and is available for quick-reference throughout the algorithm. MCSAID is an educational application for medical professionals and is not intended for making medical diagnoses. Medical decisions must be made by licensed professionals with the entire context of a patient’s medical history. If you are seeking a medical diagnosis, contact your physician and if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency medical services.